SESAC (music) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /see-sak/ What does SESAC mean and stand for? Society of European Stage Authors and Composers. What is SESAC? Founded in 1930, SESAC is an invite-only Performing Rights Organization that represents and collects royalties for the world’s biggest songwriters, composers and music publishers. in the United States. SESAC Website: www.sesac.com Similar […]
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Here’s a list of all the music terms used in rap/hip-hop music. Music terms on Rap Dictionary — RapDictionary.com.
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Signed (slang) Type: verb, slang Pronunciation: /sigh-eyend/ Related: Sign, Signing, Co-signed, Co-sign What does Signed mean? To be under a contract with a label or someone. Example sentence: “Last time I checked, he was signed to Foredise Records.” Signed in songs: “When I get signed, homie, I’ma act a fool” – Kendrick Lamar, Wesley’s Theory. “Now a nigga signed […]
Simile (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /see-me-lee/ Plural: Similes What does Simile mean? A figure of speech comparing two “unlike” things and their similarities. Typically includes “like” or “as”. Similar to Simile: Metaphor Example sentence: “He wrote 16 bars without using a simile.” Simile in songs: “Thank you Jesus, whoever you are, I know you gifted […]
Single (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /sin-gul/ Plural: Singles What does Single mean? A musical recording; 1 song. Single Synonyms: EP Example sentence: “The single came out two weeks before the album.” Single in songs: “I’m still the highest sellin’ female rapper, for the record Man, this a 65 million single sold” – Nicki Minaj, Truffle […]
Song (noun) Type: noun Pronunciation: /sawng/ Plural: Songs What does Song mean? A short musical composition with words and music. Song Synonyms: Cut, Music, Track, Tune, Chune Example sentence: “I can’t tell you what my favorite song is right now.” Song in songs: “Try to play your song, it ain’t move me” – Lil Uzi […]
Spit (slang) Type: verb, slang Pronunciation: /sp-it/ Related: Spittin’, Spitter What does Spit mean? To rap; rhyme and flow. Example sentence: “Lemme hear you spit jit.” Spit in songs: “So spit that shit from the heart, you didn’t write like you wrote it” – Eminem, Notorious Thugs. “I spit the pain, that’s why these young […]
Spittin’ (slang) Type: verb, slang Pronunciation: /sp-it/ Also spelled: Spitting Related: Spit, Spitta What does Spittin’ mean? To be rapping; rhyming and flowing. Spittin’ Synonyms: Rappin, Freestylin Example sentence: “Kendrick Lamar was spittin’ on Control.” Spittin’ in songs: “I’m spittin’ this shit for closure” – Jay Electronica, Control. “Switchin’ lanes, spittin’ game in my new […]
Stanza (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /stan-za/ Plural: Stanzas What does Stanza mean? Lines of lyrics that eventually form a verse. Stanza synonyms: Verse Example sentence: “I’m about to record my stanza, that’s a verse.” Stanza in songs: “The second stanza even deadly than the first” – Action Bronson, Brunch. “Seldom wait for stanza” – RiFF […]